Ok I got it working, but here's how....
config device
option type 'bridge'
option name 'br-vlan1'
list ports 'eth0.1'
Needed to be changed to
config device
option type 'bridge'
option name 'br-vlan1'
list ports 'eth1.1'
So the bridge was using the incorrect eth interface. Once I changed it from eth0 to eth1, I was able to re-connect after rebooting. I already implemented the rest of the config and it is working as I need.
Thanks much for @NPeca75 for your help. I am stoked to be able to have this function working on my R7800